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Top Philadelphia news: Mayor Kenney reelected; Marsy's Law amendment approved by wide margin; more

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Published on November 06, 2019
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Missed the most recent top news in Philadelphia? Read on for everything you need to know.

Mayor Kenney reelected

Jim Kenney defeated Republican challenger Billy Ciancaglini in Tuesday's election in the heavily Democratic city.

Read the full story on FOX 29.

Woman critically injured after slamming into back of empty school bus

A 19-year-old woman was critically injured after her vehicle, which was hit by another car, slammed into the back of a parked school bus on Tuesday morning.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Man found dead, tied to bed with massive wounds

Police sources say a man who was found slashed, beaten and partially tied to a bed in his Rhawnhurst home on Tuesday was killed after he was robbed by a woman believed to be an escort. 

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

After more asbestos found, parents refuse to send kids back to North Philly school

At a raucous meeting during which tempers frequently flared, dozens of T.M. Peirce Elementary parents vociferously shot down a Philadelphia School District plan to keep children at the school.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Marsy’s Law amendment got wide support in state

Voters in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania gave wide support Tuesday to a Marsy's Law state constitutional amendment that would grant explicit rights to crime victims.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.


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